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Papua New Guinea Launches Gun Amnesty to Curb Violence

3/5/2026

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Papua New Guinea launched a gun amnesty and buyback on February 27 to reduce Highlands violence.
The program allows residents to surrender illegal firearms for cash.
Officials estimate it could remove about 100,000 illegal guns.
Police Minister Sir John Pundari described it as a movement for peace.
Former Defence Force Commander Jerry Singirok warned stronger laws and enforcement are needed.

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Story summary

Papua New Guinea launched a gun amnesty and buyback on February 27 to reduce Highlands violence.
The program allows residents to surrender illegal firearms for cash.
Officials estimate it could remove about 100,000 illegal guns.
Police Minister Sir John Pundari described it as a movement for peace.
Former Defence Force Commander Jerry Singirok warned stronger laws and enforcement are needed.